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Old 11-16-14, 08:12 PM   #1
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Hey guys. My thermostat started showing the E2 warning. I know this means that something is wrong with the heat sensor but I can't find anything on how to fix it. Your advice is needed. Thanks guys!
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Old 11-16-14, 09:13 PM   #2
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
[QUOTE=Ivanator;940756]Hey guys. My thermostat started showing the E2 warning. I know this means that something is wrong with the heat sensor but I can't find anything on how to fix it. Your advice is needed. Thanks guys![/QUOTE

Besides unplugging and reconnecting everything I'm clueless. How long have you had it? Can you exchange it for a new one? Worst case scenario is another $35 investment. Best wishes.
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Old 11-16-14, 10:11 PM   #3
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I would order a new one. I also would not trust a hydrofarm especially or any thermostat without using a second as a backup. All electronics are going to fail at some point and when they fail open, it can start a fire or overheat your animal.
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Old 11-16-14, 10:38 PM   #4
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Thanks guys. Ya I have tried unplugging it but it's still there. What brand would you recommend? I've had this 1 for almost 2 years now. It's the only kind I've used. Have it on all my cages since it's cheap
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I've used hydrofarms for a few years without any problems either. Sometimes they just have to be replaced. I've also heard great things about herpstat and vivarium electronics but they are a tad more expensive.
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Old 11-17-14, 06:24 PM   #6
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You can just buy two hydrofarms and plug one into the other, set one higher as a backup in case of a runaway thermostat. Or you can combine a herpstat for more precise control and use a hydrofarm as a backup.
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Old 11-17-14, 07:57 PM   #7
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Hmm never heard of plugging 1 thermostat into another. Sounds interesting but I think I'll just buy a new 1. Maybe a few as backups since I have multiple cages
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Like EZ said, my hyrofarms work great.I've had 4 of them for over 2 years with zero issues.
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Old 11-18-14, 07:56 PM   #9
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Ordered 3 last night. Hopefully they'll get here soon
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Ordered 3 last night. Hopefully they'll get here soon
Where from and price?
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Where from and price?
In ordered my last ones here:

Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Heat Mat Temperature Controller 6" at EssentialHardware.com

Amazon also has them:

http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...=1416365306364
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Thanks! I ordered the Amazon one a few days ago on my Prime and got it today. Trying to figure out how to run the probe through the lid.
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Thanks! I ordered the Amazon one a few days ago on my Prime and got it today. Trying to figure out how to run the probe through the lid.
I used a drill bit a little larger in diameter than the probe and sealed with hot glue.
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Old 11-19-14, 03:02 PM   #14
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I ordered from Amazon. I build my own cages so i just drill a hole in the side but you could probably cut a small hole in your lid to fit the probe through
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I've used probably a dozen of them over the last 3 ish years. Never had an issue. But they're bound to crop up from time to time. I also wouldn't daisy chain them together. Keep the room warm enough that if one fails the animal will be ok until you can get a replacement set up. I always keep at least two on hand, I've got 6 running. Old roommate took the other ones when he moved out. For the price they're hard to beat.

E2 means there's a problem with the temp probe/wire. Probably a short at the base where or it's worn somewhere.
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